ARE THESE THE BEST ELECTRIC CARS IN 2025? THE DRIVEWAY PODCAST EPISODE 3

EV Channels Review

This episode of The Driveway Podcast tackles the question of the best electric vehicles for 2025, featuring a discussion among the CarGurus editorial team. The hosts cover a diverse list including the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6, Kia EV9, Polestar 2, Lucid Air, Porsche Taycan, Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Tesla Model 3. Key discussion points revolve around EV ownership challenges like charging infrastructure for renters, the cost of electricity versus gas in different regions, and the evolving used EV market offering significant savings. While the Ioniq 5 is lauded for its practicality and value, the Ioniq 6's styling is polarizing. The Lucid Air is praised for its presence and range, and the Porsche Taycan is celebrated for maintaining Porsche's driving dynamics in an EV format. The F-150 Lightning is favored for its truck utility combined with electric power, and the EV9 is highlighted as a strong contender in the three-row electric SUV segment. Personal picks varied, with the Lucid Air, Ford F-150 Lightning, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Ioniq 5 being chosen by different hosts, reflecting a range of priorities from luxury and utility to cost-effectiveness and practicality.